Senior Editor with Security Clearance

BryceTech; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health plan (dental/vision)

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

BryceTech in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Editor to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professionalism of executive correspondence, reports, and governance documents for National Guard Bureau leadership.

Required 8+ years of editing experience, active security clearance, and a Bachelor's degree in English or related field; you will coordinate with analysts and senior leaders to improve written products and messaging.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or above.
• Bachelor's degree in english, communications, journalism, public policy, political science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional editing, writing, communications, or executive support experience.
• Demonstrated experience editing executive-level correspondence and official government documents.
• Exceptional command of grammar, style, and written communication.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and refine executive correspondence, memoranda, reports, briefing materials, and leadership communications.
• Ensure all products comply with DoD, National Guard Bureau, and executive correspondence standards.
• Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading.
• Coordinate with action officers, analysts, and senior leaders to improve clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness of written products.
• Review congressional responses, leadership communications, policy documents, and strategic communications products.
• Conduct fact-checking, source verification, and quality control reviews.
• Support development of executive read-ahead packages, governance meeting materials, and decision documents.
• Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style.
• Assist in developing writing standards, templates, and process improvements.

Skills

Active security clearance

Editing & writing

Governance docs

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/communications/public policy

Job description

Company Description

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, R&D programs, and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation. BryceTech has been recognized in the Washington Technology Fast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for five consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2025, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.

Job Description

BryceTech is seeking a Senior Editor to support National Guard Bureau executive leadership by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, quality, and professionalism of executive correspondence, reports, briefing materials, and governance documentation.

Responsibilities

Review, edit, and refine executive correspondence, memoranda, reports, briefing materials, and leadership communications

• Ensure all products comply with DoD, National Guard Bureau, and executive correspondence standards
• Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading
• Coordinate with action officers, analysts, and senior leaders to improve clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness of written products
• Review congressional responses, leadership communications, policy documents, and strategic communications products
• Conduct fact-checking, source verification, and quality control reviews
• Support development of executive read-ahead packages, governance meeting materials, and decision documents
• Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style
• Assist in developing writing standards, templates, and process improvements

Qualifications Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or above
• Bachelor's degree in english, communications, journalism, public policy, political science, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of professional editing, writing, communications, or executive support experience
• Demonstrated experience editing executive-level correspondence and official government documents
• Exceptional command of grammar, style, and written communication
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, Joint Staff, military headquarters, or federal executive organizations
• Familiarity with military correspondence formats and executive staffing processes
• Experience supporting congressional correspondence and senior leader communications

Additional Information

Position is contingent upon contract award. BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including:

• competitive salary
• a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage
• company-paid life & disability insurance policies
• 401(k) plan with company match
• an educational reimbursement program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.